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The Monitor's ViewA food price spike that needn't beThe UN warns of a global spike in food prices, caused in large part by drought, that could lead to riots like those four years ago. Big grain exporters need to rethink their policies, especially in the US with its mandate on ethanol for fuel.
6 things Obama must do at the Democratic National Convention Many American voters will view the 2012 election as a referendum on the Obama presidency, so party leaders need to be ready with their defense. Here are six things Democrats and Obama can do at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. this week if they want to secure victory over Mitt Romney and the GOP in November.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveBright light from senior workersA 海角大神 Science perspective.
Why we work -- and keep workingHere are five reasons: (1) The paycheck. (2) Fulfillment. (3) Sociability. (4) Dignity. (5) The paycheck. And there are hundreds more as workers stay on the job well into their senior years.
The Monitor's ViewObama and Democratic National Convention must clarify on IranObama plans to play up his foreign policy at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. With Romney's tougher stance on Iran and its nuclear program, Obama must help voters have a clear choice.- Readers RespondReaders Write: Congress must take unpopular stands, not compromise; Mike McQuery is no victim in Sandusky scandalLetters to the Editor for the September 3, 2012 weekly print issue:聽Since when are leaders expected to only do what is easy in the short term?聽It's a tremendous reach to try and justify what amounts to Mike McQueary's cowardly act by calling him a victim of male culture.
OpinionAfter Mitt Romney's speech, voters may still ask: Can we trust him?Mitt Romney鈥檚 acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention last night was a tepid mix of boilerplate and biography, vague on policy, economical with the truth, and without a memorable, soaring line. It reflected all of the problems that have bedeviled Romney from the outset.
OpinionWhy America loves its office cultureAs Labor Day marks the close of another vacation season, those who are gainfully employed in this shaky American economy, return聽to their cubicles and 'second family.' Office culture, so long derided for its conventions and constraint, has become a source of national nostalgia.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA layoff and a fresh startA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewEgypt's call for 'ethical duty' in SyriaThe Middle East is truly a new place when an elected Muslim leader of Egypt speaks out in Iran on the need for the world to help free Syria. Such moral stands can have real results.
OpinionHow the US can out-invest China in AfricaChina recently surpassed the US as Africa鈥檚 largest trading partner, but African countries are also聽growing wary of Chinese investment. This presents an opportunity for US businesses. To take advantage, US diplomats must become more effective advocates for the US private sector.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNo darkness at allA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewHow GOP, Democratic conventions can really educate votersMitt Romney and Barack Obama try to compete on 'creating jobs.' But millions of good jobs go begging. Why? Workers need higher education. That's the better issue to debate.
Global ViewpointBreakup of the eurozone would prompt global recessionIf the eurozone fragments, Europe also fails, spelling聽economic catastrophe for the US and much of the world.聽Only by understanding the enormity of these risks can Europe's leaders overcome internal tensions and converge on a potentially game-changing response to the crisis.- Global ViewpointBreakup of the eurozone would prompt global recessionIf the eurozone fragments, Europe also fails, spelling聽economic catastrophe for the US and much of the world.聽Only by understanding the enormity of these risks can Europe's leaders overcome internal tensions and converge on a potentially game-changing response to the crisis.
OpinionThe conservative case against voter ID lawsThe best case against the recent spate of GOP-sponsored voter ID photo laws disenfranchising voters can be traced back to two of the most revered Republicans in recent history, President Ronald Reagan and Chief Justice Warren Burger, a Richard Nixon appointee to the Supreme Court.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective海角大神ity, self-savedA 海角大神 Science perspective: Church is less a noun than a verb; it鈥檚 God-inspired thought and action taking place in the here and now of our lives.
The Monitor's ViewFor those in path of hurricane Isaac, a lesson from IreneA year ago, Vermont was hit hard by floods from hurricane Irene. For those facing hurricane Isaac, the strong community spirit of Vermonters can serve as a lesson in how to respond and to recover.
4 ways to prevent natural disasters from becoming human tragedies The catastrophic impact of climate change 鈥� especially on the developing world 鈥� is not inevitable. Here are four cutting-edge tools to anticipate and minimize the damage from natural disasters.
OpinionHow the GOP convention could help 鈥� and harm 鈥� Mitt RomneyThough news of hurricane Isaac hangs like a dark cloud over the delayed Republican National Convention, Mitt Romney still stands to benefit from the event in a couple key ways.
